{"id":593617,"date":"2026-04-19T12:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/593617\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:38:08","slug":"wnba-training-camps-open-today-heres-a-look-at-all-15-rosters-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/593617\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA training camps open today! Here\u2019s a look at all 15 rosters and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

The reason for all the activity surrounding the WNBA\u2014the protracted-but-ultimately-successful negotiations for a new CBA, an expansion draft for the league\u2019s 14th and 15th teams, the college draft, a flurry of free agency moves and more\u2014begins on Sunday, April 19.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s when WNBA training camps open and the league\u2019s 15 teams begin their quest for the ultimate prize: the 2026 WNBA championship. (Or, the most lottery balls in the 2027 WNBA Draft.)<\/p>\n

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While training camp is when the tune ups begins for the WNBA\u2019s stars and stalwarts, it\u2019s a make-or-break, now-of-never chance for others to prove they\u2019re worthy of one of 12 roster spots, from rookies drafted outside of the lottery to young players still on unprotected deals to W newcomers invited to their first camps to vets looking to maintain their place in the league.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at where every team\u2019s roster stands as camp opens, with all players expected to participate in their teams\u2019 camp identified by their contract statuses. Take to the comments to discuss who you think, or hope, will make the final roster for your favorite team.<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Madina Okot, Indya Nivar, Keja Ran<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Maite Carzorla, Sika Kon\u00e9<\/a>, Holly Winterburn, Paige Robinson, Stephanie Jones, Sacha Washington, Laila Phelia, Bella Fontleroy<\/p>\n

Chicago Sky<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Gabriela Jaquez, Latasha Lattimore, Tonie Morgan, Aicha Coulibaly<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Megan Nestor, Sydney Taylor, Sidney Cooks, Jordan Hobbs<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Gianna Kneepkens, Nell Angloma, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Taylor Bigby<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Shey Peddy<\/a>, Mamignan Tour\u00e9, Madison Hayes, Harmoni Turner, Raegen Beers<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Azzi Fudd, Zee Spearman<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Marta Su\u00e1rez, Ashlon Jackson, Kokoro Tanaka<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Laeticia Amihere<\/a>, Kaitlyn Chen<\/a>, Bailey Maupin, Caroline Ducharme, Cate Reese, Mariella Fasoula, Miela Sowah, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda<\/p>\n

Indiana Fever<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Raven Johnson, Jessica Timmons<\/p>\n

Development player: Justine Pissott<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Aces<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Janiah Barker, Jordan Obi<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Kierstan Bell<\/a>, Chennedy Carter, Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, Brianna Turner<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Ta\u2019Niya Latson, Chance Gray, Amelia Hassett<\/p>\n

Development player: Laura Ziegler<\/p>\n

Non-guaranteed contracts: Anastasiia Kosu, Aubrey Griffin<\/p>\n

2026 draftee: Olivia Miles<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Amaya Battle, Antonia Delaere, Eliska Hamzova, Emma Cechova, Jade Masogayo, Ra Shaya Kyle, Reigna Richardson, Sakima Walker, Saylor Poffenbarger<\/p>\n

New York Liberty<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Rebekah Gardner<\/a>, DiDi Richards, Alex Fowler, Ashley Owusu, Derin Erdogan, Ny\u2019Ceara Pryor, Pauline Astier, Raquel Carrera, Ugonne Onyiah, Anneli Maley, Han Xu<\/p>\n

Non-guaranteed contracts: DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Mack<\/a>, Monique Akoa Makani<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Kyara Linskens, Jaime Nared, Aisha Sheppard, Kathryn Westbeld<\/a>, Kiana Williams<\/a>, Ashten Prechtel, Jovana Nogic, Kara Dunn, Lauren Jensen, Lee Seul Kang, Maggie Doogan, Morgan Maly, Noemie Borchant, Quionche Carter, Shay Ciezki, Yarden Garzon, Jillian Alleyene<\/p>\n

Non-guaranteed contracts: Sug Sutton, Luisa Geisels\u00f6der, Nika M\u00fchl, Sarah Ashlee Barker<\/a>, Carla Leite, Nyadiew Puoch<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Serah Williams<\/p>\n

Development player: Frieda B\u00fchner<\/p>\n

Non-guaranteed contracts: Dominique Malonga<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Awa Fam, Flau\u2019Jae Johnson, Taina Mair, Grace VanSlooten<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Jaelyn Brown, Zia Cooke, Rennia Davis, Mackenzie Holmes<\/a>, Beatrice Mompremier, Elle Ladine, Jalyn Brown<\/p>\n

Toronto Tempo<\/p>\n

Guaranteed contracts: Marina Mabrey, Brittney Sykes, Temi Fagb\u00e9nl\u00e9, Nyara Sabally, Julie Allemand<\/a>, Kia Nurse<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Kiki Rice, Teonni Key<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Lexi Held, Kitija Laksa, Nikolina Mili\u0107, Kristy Wallace, Dara Mabrey, Elizabeth Balogun, Laura Ju\u0161kait\u0113, Madison Rocci, Mar\u00eda Conde<\/p>\n

Washington Mystics<\/p>\n

Non-guaranteed contracts: Sonia Citron<\/a>, Kiki Iriafen, Georgia Amoore, Lucy Olsen<\/p>\n

2026 draftees: Lauren Betts, Angela Dugali\u0107, Cotie McMahon, Cassandre Prosper, Rori Harmon<\/p>\n

Training camp contracts: Madison Scott, Alex Wilson, Christeen Iwuala, Kamaria McDaniel, Mya Hollingshed, Nyla Harris<\/p>\n

Development player: Darianna Littlepage-Buggs<\/p>\n

Thanks to Her Hoop Stats WNBA Salary Cap Database<\/a> for information about players\u2019 contract designations and values. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The reason for all the activity surrounding the WNBA\u2014the protracted-but-ultimately-successful negotiations for a new CBA, an expansion 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